Kevin Payne
@kevinp
Slow Cooker Asian Pork Meatballs with Pineapple
These Asian-inspired pork meatballs are slow-cooked to perfection with fresh pineapple, creating a sweet and savory dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce adds a delightful flavor, making it a family favorite.
Details
- Cuisine:asian
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:12
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time4 min.
- Total time29 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 pound
- 1/2 cup
- 1
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 cloves
- 1
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 tablespoon
- for garnish
- for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Slow Cooker Asian Pork Meatballs with Pineapple.
Step 1
To start, grab a large mixing bowl and combine the ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, freshly grated ginger, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
Step 2
Using your fingers, gently mix everything together until it’s well blended.
Step 3
Once combined, cover the bowl and let it chill in the refrigerator for about two hours.
Step 4
This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a deliciously savory filling.
Step 5
While the pork mixture is chilling, let’s prepare the fresh pineapple.
Step 6
Peel the pineapple and slice it into 3/4-inch rings.
Step 7
Don’t forget to remove the core from each ring, then cut the rings into 1-inch wedges.
Step 8
You should end up with about 1 1/2 cups of juicy pineapple, perfect for adding a sweet contrast to the savory meatballs.
Step 9
Next, place those delightful pineapple wedges in your slow cooker, creating a sweet bed for the meatballs.
Step 10
Now, take the chilled pork mixture and roll it into 12 to 16 meatballs, depending on your preferred size.
Step 11
Gently arrange the meatballs on top of the pineapple in the slow cooker.
Step 12
In a small bowl, whisk together some water, teriyaki sauce, and a splash more of soy sauce.
Step 13
Pour this flavorful mixture over the meatballs.
Step 14
Don’t worry if the liquid doesn’t completely cover them; they’ll soak up all that goodness as they cook.
Step 15
Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours or on High for about 3 hours.
Step 16
The aroma will fill your kitchen, making it hard to resist peeking inside! Once the cooking time is up, use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the pineapple and meatballs, placing them in a serving bowl.
Step 17
Now, let’s thicken that delicious sauce.
Step 18
In the slow cooker, stir in some cornstarch and whisk until it’s well combined.
Step 19
Return the pineapple and meatballs to the slow cooker and let them cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Step 20
This will give the sauce time to thicken up nicely, coating everything in a rich, flavorful glaze.
Step 21
Finally, transfer the meatballs and pineapple back to your serving bowl.
Step 22
For a beautiful finishing touch, garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Step 23
Serve this delightful dish warm and watch as everyone enjoys the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors!.